Quebec Agriculture
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‘Never seen that much rain’: Quebec farmers say climate change killing cropsQuebec farmers are demanding more help from the provincial government in order to face the rise in extreme weather events, which they say are killing crops on a massive scale.EnvironmentAug 4, 2023
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Quebecers answer call to work on farms, but are they up to the task?About 2,800 Quebecers have so far responded to Premier François Legault's call.EconomyApr 26, 2020
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Cyberbullying by vegan activists a source of stress for farmers, psychologists sayThe Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food spent several months studying the mental health challenges facing farmers, ranchers and agricultural producers.CanadaAug 5, 2019
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Montreal Chinese community demands apology from Québec Solidaire MNAQuébec Solidaire MNA Émilise Lessard-Therrien's comments during an interview — in which she likened potential Chinese land buyers to predators — raised the ire of the Chinese community.CanadaMar 3, 2019
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Quebec political parties show united front in favour of supply managementThe leaders of Quebec's main political parties are speaking with a common voice to defend supply management.CanadaAug 31, 2018
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Couillard warns against softening stance on supply management in NAFTA talksLiberal Leader Philippe Couillard suggested the country's second-largest province will make its disapproval heard if Canada gives in to American demands and grants greater access to its dairy market during tough NAFTA renegotiation talks.EconomyAug 29, 2018
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Quebec farmers hoping for rain after drought, heat wave threaten cropsEvery area of the province is suffering from a lack of rainfall but the problem is particularly acute in the south and the Lanaudière region north of Montreal.EnvironmentJul 15, 2018
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Quebec portion of Canadian Agriculture Partnership launched in MontrealOttawa will contribute 60 per cent of the $293 million over the next five years, while Quebec will fund 40 per cent.PoliticsMar 16, 2018
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